On track to be third snowiest winter on record, and 3.3 metre (11 feet) base signals return to “deep winter” at Whistler Blackcomb
Photo by John Champion
WHISTLER, BC, March 12, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb is currently experiencing deep winter conditions with the latest system bringing 53 centimetres (21 inches) of snow to the area. This brings the total snowfall count for the season to 12 metres (39 feet), putting this winter on track to be the third snowiest on record.
“What a great way to kick off the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games with a winter wonderland village and snowy mountains for all the Paralympic athletes and visitors to experience,” says Stuart Rempel, Whistler Blackcomb’s Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales. “The snow conditions are absolutely incredible right now, and there is a palpable excitement in the resort as we return to our role as world-host during the Paralympics. With more than two months left in our season, and great post-Games deals to be had, there’s no shortage of time and reasons to head to Whistler Blackcomb.”
Whistler Resort will be alive with the excitement of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games through March 22. Free concerts will take place daily in the Village as part of Whistler Live! and tickets are still available for many of the Paralympic events, starting at just $15 per ticket. Each night, Whistler Medals Plaza will light up Whistler again for the medal presentations followed by a concert. Admission is free and gates open at 5:30pm.
The Environment Canada forecast is calling for another 20 to 35 centimetres (8 to 14 inches) through tonight, followed by another frontal system early next week bringing up to 45 centimetres (18 inches) through Tuesday.
With all this new snow, the backcountry avalanche advisory is currently considerable to high. It is recommended that on-mountain guests remain inside the ski area boundary and be aware of the risks and requirements associated with backcountry travel.
Skiing and riding is available at Whistler Blackcomb to May 24. Great accommodation deals and packages are always available at www.whistlerblackcomb.com, plus visit the web site or whistlerblackcomb.com/mobile for the latest snow conditions, live temperatures, live lift status, weather forecasts and backcountry avalanche advisories.
About Whistler Blackcomb
Consistently ranked as North America’s top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the world in 2010 as a host venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With uninterrupted skiing, riding and sightseeing available throughout the winter, season two of the highly acclaimed PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and great package deals offered throughout the season, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver, Canada up the spectacular, newly-finished Sea to Sky Highway, this resort is home to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which boast one vertical mile of incredible skiing and riding. With over 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, 200 trails, and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with award-winning après bars, restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four-season resort is spectacular. For more information, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
About Intrawest
Intrawest is a leader in the development and management of experiential destination resorts. The Company has a network of resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com
At Mountainside Lodge, you’ll find all the comfort, service and amenities you desire when you’re ready to balance your sense of adventure with something for your other senses. Choose from a collection of intimate studios, spacious bedrooms and lofted suites that feature full-service kitchens. Each is tastefully decorated to suit the most discriminating adventurer, with gas fireplaces and jetted hot-tubs.
BARRIE, ON – FEBRUARY 16, 2010 – Carriage Ridge Resort at Horseshoe Valley was chosen as a Best For Families and Best Bargains Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.
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Northbrook, IL – February 5, 2010 — Shell Vacations Hospitality recently named the winner of its annual competition for the top management team within its company.
Under the leadership of Kalae Wheeler, General Manager of the Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village, located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii was honored with Shell Vacations Hospitality’s Management Team Appreciation Award, the most prestigious recognition given to any of the management teams at the 20 resorts managed by the leading management organization.
According to Susan C. Kelley, CHA and President of Shell Vacations Hospitality, “In 2009, Holua Resort excelled in all areas defining the criteria for this award. The property has a highly skilled management team who has tremendous loyalty and commitment to the company which played a key role in determining the winner for 2009. The Holua team’s dedication is unique and impressive. They are incredibly professional, and display the true spirit of Aloha in everything they do.”
The winning management team is chosen based on internal comment card scores, exchange company ratings, results from employee surveys, and compliance with internal Shell Vacations Hospitality standards. Holua Resort is an RCI Gold Crown property and a very popular destination for Shell Vacations Club members. Linda Anthony, Regional VP of Shell Vacations Hospitality added, “This is a resort team with real heart. They are a group of caring, committed, dedicated employees and professional hoteliers who strive for success everyday and care about every employee and resort guest.”
Supported by more than 1,100 hospitality professionals and consistently rated in the nation’s Top 50 Management companies, Shell Vacations Hospitality is the management arm for Shell Vacations and handles all resort management responsibilities. The company has been recognized in the resort and hotel industry as a premier hospitality organization. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois Shell Vacations is one of the nation’s most respected independent vacation ownership developers in the United States, operating 23 resorts in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The company specializes in the sales, marketing, and hospitality management of its vacations ownership resorts as well as servicing over 125,000 owners and members.
